[sdiy] WSG enclosure

[Mark Rivera]

> ok so i ordered the kit from the MFOS website and got it the other day...
> as this is my first module "synth" kit to assemble, what is a good rule 
> of thumb for stuffing the PCB?
> i assume resistors, diodes, dip sockets, then caps, transistors, voltage 
> regulators, etc, etc.....
> then pots, wiring and enclosure?
> what are some ideas for a neat, durable enclosure?

In general, yeah, order of stuffing goes from shortest to tallest in 
terms of height away from the pcb surface.

I used a rack panel and a photoresist pcb to make a quad. Fairly casual 
mounting of pcb. ;d

http://lumin.us/msr/forums/quad_wsg_close.jpg
http://lumin.us/msr/forums/quad_wsg_paint.jpg
http://lumin.us/msr/forums/quad_wsg_pcb.jpg
http://lumin.us/msr/forums/quad_wsg_wiring.jpg
http://lumin.us/msr/forums/quad_wsg_mount.jpg

The first one I did as was in a Zip drive...

http://lumin.us/msr/forums/single_wsg_open.jpg
http://lumin.us/msr/forums/single_wsg_closed.jpg

Enclosure choice and fit and finish depends on what tools you have 
available. Kids' lunchboxes (the smallest you can find) are convenient 
as they have a latch and hinge already for getting to the battery. 
Probably would use that if I ever made another one.

If you want to paint your box, be sure to sand it and then use a good 
purpose-made primer as a base coat (i.e., plastic primer or metal primer).


Mark